Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Communications regarding Ramsar sites: EIR release

Please supply and publish on www.gov.scot the following information: 1. Any final submission for approval (by Ministers or otherwise), since and including 9 September 2021 and pursuant to the Briefing Document (as per items a and d above), relating to planning policy protection for Ramsar sites and/or features. 2. Docu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100266916
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Protection of Ramsar sites: EIR release

1. A full version of “Document 2” from case FOI/19/00577, with no content redacted under EIRs regulation 10 or similar FOISA exemptions. [“Document 2”, disclosed with redactions on 3 May 2019 and detailed at Annex A para 1, is the last pdf document linked from footnote 1]. 2. Any documents (including emails and/or note...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100201628
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of meetings with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

Please disclose all correspondence, agendas from meetings, minutes and details and attendees of meetings between the Scottish Government (including Marine Scotland, civil servants, ministers and special advisors) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), in relation to the following consultation: ‘Proposal...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100265693
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100248056 "Marine Scotland Compliance's submissions to the Procurator Fiscal relating to all cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas and areas subject to mandatory fishing areas (seasonal and/or permanent) which have been heard in court in 2020 and in 2021 to date, a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.34 s.2(1) s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200271010 review of 202100248056
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence concerning Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA): EIR release

1) Written documentation or correspondence shared between Scottish ministers or Scottish government officials concerning the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA). 2) Written documentation or correspondence shared between Scottish ministers or Scottish government officials and BOGA member ministers or officials (e.g. Denm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100254364
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meetings with Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance: EIR release

Dates of meetings between Scottish Government Ministers, officials and special advisers and representatives of the Beyond Oil and Gas alliance and copies of any correspondence relating to the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance and Scotland's membership of it.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100254652
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance correspondence: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos) between Scottish Government ministers and the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance. Communication (including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos) within the Scottish Government regarding the Beyond Oi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100260383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cross Tay Link road: EIR release

1. Please provide copies of all correspondence Transport Scotland has exchanged with the DPEA regarding its consideration of DPEA case number CP0-340-6 since August 17 including copies of any documents shared. 2. Please provide copies of all correspondence Transport Scotland has exchanged with Perth and Kinross Council...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202100264148
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Logiealmond Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

1. Please provide copies of all correspondence Scottish Forestry has received from individuals, groups and organisations responding to its most recent consultation concerning the proposed Logiealmond Woodland Creation Scheme, case reference 21FGS60387, which I understand started on October 8 and closed on November 4. 2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100263596
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Revocation of grounds for salmon farmers applying for seal licences: EIR release

"I am specifically seeking to understand the information available to Marine Scotland when they recommended the revocation of the relevant sections of the Marine Scotland Act as they related to salmon farmers ability to apply for last resort seal licences".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261135
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with SEPA regarding Depositional Zone Regulation and fish farming: EIR release

Correspondence etc between SEPA and SG policy functions & departments in respect to the Depositional Zone Regulation from June 2016 to March 2017. And in respect to the completion and introduction of SEPAs new regulatory framework for fish farming from August 2018 to end of June 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258011
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Barrhead to Larkfield to East Kilbride enhancement: EIR release

Geotechnical reports are mentioned in the above referenced letter between the Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP and Collette Stevenson MSP. The following was quoted “The geotechnical conditions between Busby and Hairmyres are challenging, and double-tracking would require significant earthworks to be undertaken, carryi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100252085
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100226158 1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clause...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100253398 review of 202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Woodland removal within Stonebyres estate: EIR release

Information on all requests relating to woodland removal/felling/replanting for areas within the Stonebyres estate for the last 20 years. Postcodes ML119UW/L/P

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100255575
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing notes and communications around Homes for Scotland event: EIR Review

Your request, reference 202100240001: “In relation to the Homes for Scotland (HfS) virtual event on the 15 September 2021: 1. Copies of all briefing notes and advice provided to the Minister for Public Finance, Planning & Community Wealth by Special Advisors and Civil Servants; 2. Copies of all communications between H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.11(2) s.4 s.7 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100254655 Review of 202100240001
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Documents associated with Decommissioning Challenge Fund (DCF): EIR release

All documents associated with the DCF (Scottish gov decommissioning fund) awarded to KPL Kishorn Port Ltd. I would also like copies of the requirements needed to gain the award.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)E 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000114479
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen's Association study: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of the study undertaken by the Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen’s Association referenced at paragraph 11 of the current Clyde Cod Spawning Closure Consultation ( available https://www.gov.scot/publications/clyde-cod-spawning-closure-2022-23-consultation/documents/ ) 2. All correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252395
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site: EIR release

"Information concerning the North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site operated by Mowi and/or Kames since 1 January 2020. Within your request, you made specific reference to both Mowi and Kames in terms of the operation of the fish farm site and requested ‘any information including emails, letters, ownership details, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258238
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Approval of road signs on M8 bus lane: EIR release

A copy of the letter granting permission to use a non-standard road signs as part of the M8 bus lane eastbound from Claylands to Hermiston Gait please?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100256578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands briefing used for portfolio questions: EIR release

Your request, reference 202100235877 Please share the briefing notes of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands for the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Portfolio Questions on 2 September 2021? Your review request, reference 202100245106 I can confirm that I am unhappy with the response to th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100245106 review of 202100235877
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Luing Woodland Scheme application reference 19FGS36978: EIR release

The following information under the FOI Scotland Act and/or the environmental information regs, regarding application ref 19FGS36978, Luing Woodland Scheme: 1. A copy of the application for approval; 2. A copy of the relative Environmental Impact Assessment; 3. A copy of the grant award letter, with the sum awarded and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100263867
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

I wish to request the following under freedom of information legislation. 1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the Cabinet secretary for net zero,energy and transport, and/or the minister for transport, relating to the dualling of the A9 and/or the A96, in August, September and/or October.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251442
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Archway Woods: EIR release

Copies of all the documentation and email trails regarding Archway Woods, Gartmore, and what led to them being felled and the subsequent community involvement.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100247856
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information held relating to rainbow trout farms operated on Loch Etive: EIR release

All information held by yourselves [communication directed to the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate] concerning the rainbow trout farms operated on Loch Etive by Dawnfresh, such information to cover the period January 2021 to the present day’. Further, it was stipulated that you anticipated that ‘such info...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100244449
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A90 River Dee bridge noise survey: EIR release

I write to you because I have received several complaints from residents regarding the noise from the AWPR in Milltimber and in particular the noise of traffic crossing the expansion joints on the A90 River Dee bridge. I have been advised that a noise survey pertaining to these joints was conducted last year and I woul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100241262
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport